February 9, 2022

Vale is getting back on top of the iron industry as Rio stumbles

The Brazilian miner lost the title of top iron ore supplier to Rio Tinto in the wake of a tailings dam disaster three years ago.

February 9, 2022

Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams

The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams constructed using the upstream method. Those in breach could have their operating license suspended.

February 9, 2022

Iron ore price retreats on Beijing warning

China’s state planner warned on Wednesday against fabricating iron ore prices.

February 9, 2022

Anglo American switches on new Aquila met coal mine

The milestone marks Aquila’s final stages of construction and commissioning, on schedule and within the budgeted $226 million.

February 8, 2022

China warns against publishing false iron ore price information

The authorities would take further measures to ensure iron ore price stability and strictly crack down on irregularities.

February 8, 2022

Iron ore price rises to $150 after China eases steel’s green targets

China set 2030 as the new deadline for peak-emissions for the steel sector, against an earlier target of 2025.

February 7, 2022

US and Japan reach agreement to remove Trump-era steel tariffs

Washington will suspend the 25% levy on incoming steel imports from Japan up to 1.25 million metric tons a year,

February 7, 2022

BHP to cut emissions by 30% with first LNG-powered bulk carrier

BHP unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled bulk carrier vessel in Singapore, one of five the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 as part of efforts to…

February 7, 2022

China plans to increase iron ore output, boost use of steel scrap

China's steel scrap supply to reach more than 300 million tonnes by 2025.

February 7, 2022

Rio Tinto’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition

It would be reasonable to assume that the issues raised are not limited to just Rio, writes Clyde Russell.